Heartbreak Hill

lyrics by emmylou harris/paul kennerley

Now I know, that you know, she's not singing about that little incline in Newton. But hey, I'm always on the lookout for something a little different that ties in somehow with the world's greatest marathon. And maybe, just maybe this song can help you soar over that big bad hill on April 16. Listen to it on amazon (disc 2, track 19) or search itunes.

Long, long time ago
When we were young
You swore to me
I'll be the one.

I'll be the one you love
But we had to part
You asked me to wait for you
And keep you in my heart.
Keep you in my heart.

Night after lonely night
I'm waitin' for you still
High above the lights of town
Here on Heartbreak Hill.

Now maybe I'm the foolish kind
To hold you so long
Have you found another love
Am I still the one?

Am I still the one for you
But you're far away
Do you ever dream
Of comin' back to me someday?
Back to me someday.

Night after lonely night
I'm waitin' for you still
High above the lights of town
Here on Heartbreak Hill.

Heartbreak Hill alone at night
I'm thinkin' how you held me tight
And one day if I ever will
See you again on Heartbreak Hill.

--- Instrumental ---

Oh Lord, if I only could go
Back in time I know
I'd hold you in my arms again
And never let you go.

Never let you go my love
Or leave you far behind
High upon this lonely hill
Where you swore to be mine
You swore to be mine.

Night after lonely night
I'm waitin' for you still
High above the lights of town
Here on Heartbreak Hill.

Night after lonely night
I'm waitin' for you still
High above the lights of town
Here on Heartbreak Hill.

Here on Heartbreak Hill.
Here on Heartbreak Hill...